Food Scene
Here are some of our favourite places to eat.
Pre-booking is essential to avoid disappointment
Excellent local sea food restaurant . Reservations only destination offering a set menu of local seafood with optional drink pairings. Offers a small menu crafted using the best ingredients on a daily basis. Bruce Rennie is the Head Chef and Owner.
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The Shore Restaurant
13-14 Alverton StExcellent local sea food restaurant . Reservations only destination offering a set menu of local seafood with optional drink pairings. Offers a small menu crafted using the best ingredients on a daily basis. Bruce Rennie is the Head Chef and Owner.
This Seafood Bar in Newlyn is one of the most popular places to eat at the moment. No bookings taken.
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Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar
New RoadThis Seafood Bar in Newlyn is one of the most popular places to eat at the moment. No bookings taken.
Fantastic Local Pub with consistently good food. Great walks from here too. Park in carpark and walk down to the headland and pick up SWCP. Large beer garden, well stocked bar.
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Gurnards Head Hotel station
Fantastic Local Pub with consistently good food. Great walks from here too. Park in carpark and walk down to the headland and pick up SWCP. Large beer garden, well stocked bar.
Great Local Pub with superb local food cooked by owner chef Tom Parson. Good range of local craft beers and cocktails. Really good Sunday Lunches. Dog friendly. Outside beer garden which is a good sun trap. Near beach so good for walks to Marazion.
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The Mexico Inn
4 RiversideGreat Local Pub with superb local food cooked by owner chef Tom Parson. Good range of local craft beers and cocktails. Really good Sunday Lunches. Dog friendly. Outside beer garden which is a good sun trap. Near beach so good for walks to Marazion.
Local Bar and Restaurant in Pz's most historic street.. Has a walled garden/ deck at the back.
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Artist Residence Clubhouse
20 Chapel StLocal Bar and Restaurant in Pz's most historic street.. Has a walled garden/ deck at the back.
This is one of our favourite places to go for breakfast. Set in sculpture gardens and in a great south facing spot with good views over Mounts Bay towards St Michaels Mount. Easy parking. Perfect for a stroll round the gardens (entry fee), theres a gallery, a gallery shop and a great plant shop. Can sit inside or outside
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Tremenheere Kitchen
This is one of our favourite places to go for breakfast. Set in sculpture gardens and in a great south facing spot with good views over Mounts Bay towards St Michaels Mount. Easy parking. Perfect for a stroll round the gardens (entry fee), theres a gallery, a gallery shop and a great plant shop. Can sit inside or outside
This is right on the beach and is an excellent spot to have a drink especially at sunset
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SURF BEACH BAR
This is right on the beach and is an excellent spot to have a drink especially at sunset
Fresh Fish restaurant overlooking Newlyn Harbour - Recommended. Book in advance
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Argoe
Fresh Fish restaurant overlooking Newlyn Harbour - Recommended. Book in advance
Penzance is the main town and has everything you need by way of provisions including a farmers market on Fridays and some good local shops selling local produce. Chapel St is the most historic St an worth a stroll down.
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Penzance
Penzance is the main town and has everything you need by way of provisions including a farmers market on Fridays and some good local shops selling local produce. Chapel St is the most historic St an worth a stroll down.
Archie Browns
Old Brewery YardExcellent local health food vegan restaurant
Popular locals cafe for lunch and cake in Penzance near the Park and opposite the Acorn theatre
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The Honey Pot
5 Parade StPopular locals cafe for lunch and cake in Penzance near the Park and opposite the Acorn theatre
Popular cafe in St Just - good food and coffee.
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Cafe Dog & Rabbit
North RowPopular cafe in St Just - good food and coffee.
Excellent local pasty shop. Branches in Hayle & Marazion. Also sells Bread & Buns
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Philps Bakery
1 E QuayExcellent local pasty shop. Branches in Hayle & Marazion. Also sells Bread & Buns
Good stop off point for a pasty or a pint (or lunch or dinner) in this 16th century traditional village pub, on the way to or back from a walk to The Logans Rock headland or the beach Pedney which has just been voted one of the best in the World. Steep Climb.
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The Logan Rock Inn
Good stop off point for a pasty or a pint (or lunch or dinner) in this 16th century traditional village pub, on the way to or back from a walk to The Logans Rock headland or the beach Pedney which has just been voted one of the best in the World. Steep Climb.
Popular local restaurant, bar & Beer Garden with lovely views to out Mousehole Island and Mounts Bay.
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The Old Coastguard
The ParadePopular local restaurant, bar & Beer Garden with lovely views to out Mousehole Island and Mounts Bay.
Popular small restaurant in Penzance selling a wide range of international street food - an extensive cocktail menu
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Mermaid Alley
45 New StPopular small restaurant in Penzance selling a wide range of international street food - an extensive cocktail menu
Duke Street Cafe
6 Duke StCafe in Newlyn with outdoor space
Great space: Recommended Bar and restaurant and Deli
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45 Queen Street
45 Queen StreetGreat space: Recommended Bar and restaurant and Deli
Great food and coffee - fanrtastic walks from here to Marazion or Porthleven and also a good beach
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The Peppercorn Cafe
Great food and coffee - fanrtastic walks from here to Marazion or Porthleven and also a good beach
Barbican Bistro
Great menu - fresh fish and seafood a speciality - lunch and dinner
Newlyn Fermentary
Great place to get locally made kefir & Kraut
Roundhouse
Great coffee and snacks - takeaway . Top of causeway head in Penzance
Recommended new restaurant in Penzances historic Chapel St
Ministry of Flavour | Best Indian Restaurant in Penzance, Cornwall
Recommended new restaurant in Penzances historic Chapel St
Drinks & Nightlife
The Crown is a popular pub in Penzance - Victoria Sq
Great local pub. If you walk there they can call you a taxi back. Theres also a nice walk down to the Gurnards Head itself from the pub which has fantastic views after the North Atlantic.
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Gurnards Head Hotel
Great local pub. If you walk there they can call you a taxi back. Theres also a nice walk down to the Gurnards Head itself from the pub which has fantastic views after the North Atlantic.
Bar and restaurant in Mousehole with a lovely garden with palm trees overlooking Mousehole Island
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The Old Coastguard
The ParadeBar and restaurant in Mousehole with a lovely garden with palm trees overlooking Mousehole Island
Great local pub in Zennor which has some great walks to and along the South West Coast path. The local church next to the pub is home to the Mermaid of Zennor (Carving on a pew) Ancient pagan fertility symbol.
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The Tinner's Arms
Great local pub in Zennor which has some great walks to and along the South West Coast path. The local church next to the pub is home to the Mermaid of Zennor (Carving on a pew) Ancient pagan fertility symbol.
Interesting maritime pub on Penzance's historic Chapel Street
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Admiral Benbow
46 Chapel StInteresting maritime pub on Penzance's historic Chapel Street
The Mexico Inn
4 RiversideGood local pub plus great food
Great place to grab a coffee or a smoothie in the morning and a cocktail at night
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Lovetts
1 The CoombeGreat place to grab a coffee or a smoothie in the morning and a cocktail at night
The Crumb
12 Bread StreetLittle gem of a bar in Penzance - good food, 2 floors, cocktails
Cool local bar and distillery in Penzance - Causeway Head
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Pocketful of Stones
13 CausewayheadCool local bar and distillery in Penzance - Causeway Head
Cultural Activities
There are lots of things to see & do in West Penwith
Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Gallery are worth a visit - they are a 10 min drive from Swallow Barn in St Ives above a beautiful beach.
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Tate St. Ives
Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Gallery are worth a visit - they are a 10 min drive from Swallow Barn in St Ives above a beautiful beach.
Local Arts Theatre - always worth checking out as they have an eclectic mix of shows
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The Acorn
Parade StreetLocal Arts Theatre - always worth checking out as they have an eclectic mix of shows
Local Penzance town gallery, shop and thriving cafe in beautiful town gardens - Penlee Park
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum
Morrab RoadLocal Penzance town gallery, shop and thriving cafe in beautiful town gardens - Penlee Park
Fantastic sculpture gardens and Art Gallery plus a restaurant. Easy to park and lovely aspect - south facing, good views.
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Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
Fantastic sculpture gardens and Art Gallery plus a restaurant. Easy to park and lovely aspect - south facing, good views.
Local PZ cinema with 3 screens
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Savoy Penzance Cinema, Bar & Kitchen
16 CausewayheadLocal PZ cinema with 3 screens
Great art gallery linked with the Exchange in Penzance - has fantastic view over Mounts Bay and Newlyn harbour plus an interesting shop and a cafe in the garden.
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Newlyn Art Gallery
New RoadGreat art gallery linked with the Exchange in Penzance - has fantastic view over Mounts Bay and Newlyn harbour plus an interesting shop and a cafe in the garden.
Art Gallery - linked to Newlyn Art Gallery - worth a visit plus gallery shop
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The Exchange
Princes StreetArt Gallery - linked to Newlyn Art Gallery - worth a visit plus gallery shop
Local town gallery with good bookshop and popular cafe
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Penlee House Gallery & Museum
Morrab RoadLocal town gallery with good bookshop and popular cafe
World Famous outdoor theatre built into the spectacular cliffs high above Porthcurno beach in the 1930's. Check out the programme and book in advance as seats are limited and get booked up quickly.
The visitor centre is open all year round as are the Minack's webcams. Performances are only cancelled in severe weather so bring blankets and wet weather gear. Top tip bring a picnic, blankets and a cushion. There is also a pay bar and food available.
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Teatru Minack
World Famous outdoor theatre built into the spectacular cliffs high above Porthcurno beach in the 1930's. Check out the programme and book in advance as seats are limited and get booked up quickly.
The visitor centre is open all year round as are the Minack's webcams. Performances are only cancelled in severe weather so bring blankets and wet weather gear. Top tip bring a picnic, blankets and a cushion. There is also a pay bar and food available.
Pretty fishing village - lots of restaurants and galleries - Dylan Thomas spent his honeymoon here and called it the prettiest village in England
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Il-Port ta 'Mousehole
21 Commercial RoadPretty fishing village - lots of restaurants and galleries - Dylan Thomas spent his honeymoon here and called it the prettiest village in England
Go if you must! Smart money walks along the SWCP from Sennen or Porthgwarra
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Attrazzjoni ta 'Landmark tal-Land's End
Land's EndGo if you must! Smart money walks along the SWCP from Sennen or Porthgwarra
PK Porthcurno
Interesting and recommended museum
Leach Pottery
Museum & shop - worth a visit
Entertainment & Activities
England's only outdoor seawater lido plus a geo therm pool and a cafe
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Il-Pool Jubilee ta 'Penzance
Battery RoadEngland's only outdoor seawater lido plus a geo therm pool and a cafe
Brilliant outside theatre under the stars, overlooking Porthcurno Beach and out to sea
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Teatru Minack
Brilliant outside theatre under the stars, overlooking Porthcurno Beach and out to sea
Sennen Surfing Centre
Great Surf School on Sennen Beach
Great place to hire kayaks, Sup's and Kite boards, lessons given and wetsuits provided. Also a good place to have a coffee or ice-cream and check out the views across the bay
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The Hoxton Special - Kitesurf, Paddleboard, Yoga and Coffee
Beach RoadGreat place to hire kayaks, Sup's and Kite boards, lessons given and wetsuits provided. Also a good place to have a coffee or ice-cream and check out the views across the bay
Penzance Tennis Club
Visitors passes available in this great club in Penlee gardens
If you fancy Horse riding across the beach -contact these people
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Tremenheere Riding Stables
If you fancy Horse riding across the beach -contact these people
Worth checking out to see i9f there anything on that takes your fancy whilst you are here.
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The Acorn
Parade StreetWorth checking out to see i9f there anything on that takes your fancy whilst you are here.
Shopping
St Ives is a beautiful town famous for its artist colony and the quality of its light. It boasts 3 lovely beaches and lots of interesting shops, pubs, restaurants and galleries.
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St Ives
St Ives is a beautiful town famous for its artist colony and the quality of its light. It boasts 3 lovely beaches and lots of interesting shops, pubs, restaurants and galleries.
Excellent independent, local bookshop on the terrace in Penzance. Brilliant selection of books and if they don't stock it - they can order it for you.
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The Edge of the World Bookshop
25/26 Market Jew StExcellent independent, local bookshop on the terrace in Penzance. Brilliant selection of books and if they don't stock it - they can order it for you.
Barton Books
45 CausewayheadGood local book shop at top of Causeway Head . Second hand art section.
Wonderful shop in Chapel St with things you never knew you wanted until you go there
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No.56
14 Chapel StWonderful shop in Chapel St with things you never knew you wanted until you go there
Places nr. Porthgwarra
Beachhouse recommendations
Local pub that you can walk along the SW Coast path (in the day) from Porthgwarra or Porthcurno - ideal for those staying in The Beachhouse or Atlantic View.
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The Logan Rock Inn
Local pub that you can walk along the SW Coast path (in the day) from Porthgwarra or Porthcurno - ideal for those staying in The Beachhouse or Atlantic View.
Good place for a coffee, a pasty & cream tea
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Porthgwarra Cove Cafe
Good place for a coffee, a pasty & cream tea
Beach off the beaten track, walk from Porthgwarra
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Nanjizal Beach; Song Of The Sea Cave
Beach off the beaten track, walk from Porthgwarra
Seriously amazing beach, just after Porthcurno, steep climb down, watch the tides. Not for the infirm or very young. Also a gay and nudist beach
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Pedn Vounder Beach
South West Coast PathSeriously amazing beach, just after Porthcurno, steep climb down, watch the tides. Not for the infirm or very young. Also a gay and nudist beach
Interesting places
Beaker Quoit at the top of Mulfra hill.Access from The Tinners Way or the road past Newmill before the Zennor fork.
Mulfra Quoit
Beaker Quoit at the top of Mulfra hill.Access from The Tinners Way or the road past Newmill before the Zennor fork.
Iconic & one of best known megalithic structures in England.
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Men-an-tol
Iconic & one of best known megalithic structures in England.
Local restaurant, gallery and sculpture gardens. Easy parking - worth a visit
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Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens
Local restaurant, gallery and sculpture gardens. Easy parking - worth a visit
Nine Maidens Stone Circle
Bronze Age stone circle
Local pub in nearby Zennor, good access point to the South West Coast Path
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The Tinner's Arms
Local pub in nearby Zennor, good access point to the South West Coast Path
Local Gastro Pub -fantastic walks from here down to the headland of the same name
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The Gurnards Head
Local Gastro Pub -fantastic walks from here down to the headland of the same name
Carn Euny is a gem and so worth a visit - home to a fogu -what's a fogu - go and find out!
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Carn Euny Ancient Village
Carn Euny is a gem and so worth a visit - home to a fogu -what's a fogu - go and find out!
PK Porthcurno
Interesting museum
Where G7 was held in 2021 - home to the Ugly Butterfly restaurant and a nice beach
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Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate
Where G7 was held in 2021 - home to the Ugly Butterfly restaurant and a nice beach